
IB and IS series
Sealed pushbutton switches - bushing Ø 12 mm - momentary
Distinctive features and specifications
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Snap-in and threaded bushing models
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Compact, light in weight
• Behind-panel depth of 13 mm (.512) only
• 50 % reduction in weight compared to metallic models
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Tactile feedback
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Sealed to IP67 (IS series) or IP54 (IB series)
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing according to IEC 60529 : IP67 (IS) or IP54 (IB)
• Shock resistance : 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance : 10-500 Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray : IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature : -40°C to +85°C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :
400mA 32VAC - 100mA 48VDC
• Initial contact resistance : 50 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1 GΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 1.000 Vrms
• Electrical life at full load : 500.000 cycles
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Panel thickness :
- IB series : 0,8 mm (.031) min. - 1,8 mm ( .071) max.
- IS series : 1,5 mm (.059) min. - 4 mm (.157) max.
• Total travel : 1,7 mm (.066) +/- 0,3 mm
• Typical operating force : 4N +/- 3N
• Low level or mechanical life : 1.000.000 cycles
• Torque : 1,5 Nm max. applied to nut
• Soldering : 300°C max. for 3 seconds
MATERIALS
• Case : thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Actuator : polyamide 6/6
• Bushing/bezel : polyamide 6/6
• Contacts : silver, gold plated
• Terminal seal : epoxy
AGENCY APPROVAL
2A 125VAC/250VAC
File E83438
Availability : consult factory for
details of approved models.
Marking : to order switches marked
UL, complete approrpiate box of
ordering format.
Example of custom switch:
see end of the series.
Panel mounting : see next pages.
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IB and IS series
Sealed pushbutton switches - bushing Ø 12 mm - momentary
Overview
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SERIES
IB Snap-in
IS Threaded
bushing
Actuator colours
1 Blue
B Dark blue
2 Black
3 Green
5 Yellow
6 Red
7/1 White
8 Bright chrome
9 Orange
A Satin chrome
Actuator shapes
R Round, curved
P Round, flat
Bezel finish
00 Black (std)
08 Bright chrome
(IS only)
10 White
20 Satin chrome
(IS only)
Electrical function
3 Normally open
(NO)
Option
104 High actuator
Terminals
S Solder lug
Z1 Quick-connect
2,8 x 0,5 mm
P Straight PC
Approval
UL
Consult factory for
detail of approved
models.
Contacts
AD Silver, gold
plated
ABOUT THIS SERIES
On the following pages, you will find successively :
- model structure of switches and options in the same order as in above chart
Dimensions : first dimensions are in mm while inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available.
Refer to the following pages for further information.
A sealing boot is available to protect the switches against frost and sand. It is presented after the IA series and in section H.
Mounting accessories : Standard hardware supplied : 1 flat seal (IB series)
1 hex nut 14 mm (.551) across flats and 1 flat seal (IS series). Hex nut part number U166.
Packaging unit : 50 pieces
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Sealed pushbutton switches - bushing Ø 12 mm - momentary
• Ten actuator colours
• Curved or flat actuator
• Antirotation bushing
MODEL
STRUCTURE
Snap-in mounting - solder lug terminals
Curved actuator
IBR3SAD Normally open
IB and IS series
(.133)
1.20
Solder lug S
2.40
(.094)
1.20
1.50
(.047)
2.80
(.059)
(.110)
1.20
(.047)
2.80
(.110)
Panel thickness : 0,8 mm to 1,8 mm
2.00
(.078)
(.047)
Ø17.50
(.688DIA)
8.40
(.330)
Straight P Quick-connect Z1
1.00
(.039)
3.40
Actuator marking available on IBP and ISP models (symbol 10 mm max.). On request.
Flat
➞
Ø12.00
(.472DIA)
5.00
(.196)
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Flat actuator
IBP3SAD Normally open
Also available with straight PC : IB•3PAD or quick-connect terminals : IB•3Z1AD
Mounting by threaded bushing - solder lug terminals
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Curved actuator
ISR3SAD Normally open
Flat actuator
ISP3SAD Normally open
Also available with straight PC : IS•3PAD or quick-connect terminals : IS•3Z1AD
ACTUATOR COLOURS
Actuator marking available on IBP and ISP models (symbol 10 mm max.). On request.
13.00
Flat
5.00
13.00
(.511)
(.019)
(.196)
(.511)
(.019)
0.50
0.50
5.08
(.200)
Ø12.00
(.472DIA)
5.08
(.200)
3.20
1.20
3.20
(.125)
(.047)
(.125)
EPOXY
2.80
(.110)
Panel thickness : 1,5 mm to 4 mm
Ø17.50
(.688DIA)
2.00
(.078)
5.60
(.220)
EPOXY
2.80
(.110)
Ø12.00x0.75SI
(.472DIAx0.75IS)
1 : blue - B : dark blue - 2 : black - 3 : green - 5 : yellow - 6 : red - 7/1 : white - 8 : bright chrome
9 : orange - A : satin chrome
BUSHING AND BEZEL FINISH
00 : Black (standard)
08 : Bright chrome (IS series only)
10 : White
20 : Satin chrome (IS series only)
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IB and IS series
Sealed pushbutton switches - bushing Ø 12 mm - momentary
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ACTUATOR OPTION
104 : High actuator
APPROVAL
UL
Availability : consult factory for details of approved models.
Marking : to order switches marked UL, complete above box with ”UL”.
IB SERIES MOUNTING
Panel cut-out Matrix mounting
12.90
(.507)
18.00 18.00
(.709)
(.709)
Ø12.00
(.472DIA)
4.70
(.185)
IBR IBP
Ø12.00
(.472DIA)
4.70
(.185)
1.80 MAXI.
(.071MAX.)
18.00
(.709)
Ø13.60
(.535DIA)
0.80 MINI.
(.031MIN.)
IS SERIES MOUNTING
Panel cut-out Matrix mounting
12.90
(.507)
Ø
(.535
13.60
DIA
1
)
Ø
(.531
13.50
DIA
)
1.50min-4Max
(.059MIN.-.157MAX.)
20.00
(.787)
➀ Flat seal
Example of custom switch
• Painted bushing and actuator, soft feel
• Flying leads (55 mm) + connector
• Overmolded rear part
20.00
20.00
(.787)(.787)
ISR3FADB22X1248-01
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